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    <h1>Privacy Policy - dlseitz.dev</h1>

    <strong>Last updated: September 7, 2025</strong>

    <p>This <strong>Privacy Policy</strong> describes my policies and procedures on the collection and use of your information when you use my Service. I use your personal data to communicate with you regarding your inquiries.</p>

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    <div id="toc" class="toc">
        <h2>Table of Contents</h2>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="#definitions">Interpretation and Definitions</a></li>
            <li><a href="#data-collection">What Information I Collect</a></li>
            <li><a href="#data-use">How I Use Your Personal Data</a></li>
            <li><a href="#no-tracking">No Cookies or Tracking</a></li>
            <li><a href="#data-retention">How Long I Keep Your Information</a></li>
            <li><a href="#data-protection">How I Protect Your Information</a></li>
            <li><a href="#privacy-rights">Your Privacy Rights</a></li>
            <li><a href="#policy-changes">Changes to This Privacy Policy</a></li>
            <li><a href="#contact">How to Contact Me</a></li>
        </ul>
    </div>

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    <section id="definitions">
        <h2>Interpretation and Definitions</h2>
        <p>For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:</p>
        <p><strong>"I"</strong>, <strong>"me"</strong>, or <strong>"my"</strong> refers to <strong>Derek L. Seitz</strong>.<br>
        <p><strong>"Country"</strong> refers to: <strong>Arkansas, United States</strong>.<br>
        <p><strong>"Personal Data"</strong> is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.<br>
        <p><strong>"Service(s)"</strong> refers to the <strong>"Website"</strong> and all related services I offer, including client consultation, project discovery, and web development services.<br>
        <p><strong>"Website"</strong> refers to <strong>Derek L. Seitz</strong>, accessible from <a href="https://dlseitz.dev">https://dlseitz.dev</a>.<br>
        <p><strong>"You"</strong> or <strong>"Your"</strong> means the individual accessing or using the <strong>"Service"</strong>.<br>
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    <section id="data-collection">
        <h2>What Information I Collect</h2>
        <p>I collect information that you voluntarily provide to me when you express an interest in obtaining information about my Services or otherwise contact me. The personal information I collect includes:</p>
        <ul class="data-collected">
            <li>First name and last name</li>
            <li>Phone number</li>
            <li>Email address</li>
            <li>Preferred contact method</li>
            <li>Organization</li>
            <li>Your message</li>
        </ul>
        <p>I may also collect certain technical information automatically, such as the date and time when a form is submitted, for the purpose of diagnostics and usage analysis.</p>
        <p class="highlight-statement"><strong>I do not collect any information from third parties.<br>
        I do not collect or process sensitive personal information.</strong></p>
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    <section id="data-use">
        <h2>How I Use Your Personal Data</h2>
        <p>I process your personal information for a variety of reasons, including:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>To respond to inquiries and provide support</li>
            <li>To deliver and facilitate the services you request</li>
            <li>To maintain records of communication for continuity</li>
            <li>To prevent spam or abuse</li>
            <li>To comply with legal obligations, if necessary</li>
        </ul>
        <p><strong>I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties.</strong> I may disclose information only when required by law (such as a subpoena or legal process).</p>
    </section>
    <section id="no-tracking">
        <h2>No Cookies or Tracking</h2>
        <p>My website does not use cookies, tracking scripts, or analytics services. Your visit to my site is not monitored or tracked.</p>
    </section>
    <section id="data-retention">
        <h2>How Long I Keep Your Information</h2>
        <p>I will only keep your personal information for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. No purpose in this notice will require me to keep your personal information for longer than 1 year, unless required for legal purposes.</p>
        <p>When I no longer have a legitimate reason to process your data, I will delete it or securely store it until it can be deleted.</p>
    </section>
    <section id="data-protection">
        <h2>How I Protect Your Information</h2>
        <p>I have implemented reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. A <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Reference/Headers/Content-Security-Policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Content Security Policy (CSP)</a> is used to ensure your submitted data is only ever sent to my server, protecting it from being redirected to any other location. Your information is transmitted from the contact form using <a href="https://developers.google.com/search/docs/crawling-indexing/https" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HTTPS encryption</a>, which is enforced by default on this .dev domain.</p>
        <p>Submitted data undergoes multiple security checks to prevent spam and abuse, including the use of <a href="https://www.hcaptcha.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hCaptcha</a> and rate limiting to verify the user is a human and minimize the risk of unauthorized access to stored data. The data is also validated and sanitized to ensure its integrity before it is stored in my database.</p>
        <p>However, security is an ongoing practice, and no method of electronic transmission or storage is ever absolutely secure. While I strive to protect your data, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.</p>
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    <section id="privacy-rights">
        <h2>Your Privacy Rights</h2>
        <p>You have the right to:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>Request access to the personal data I hold about you</li>
            <li>Request corrections to inaccurate information</li>
            <li>Request deletion of your personal data</li>
        </ul>
        <p>If I decline your request for legal or other reasons, you may contact me to appeal the decision. I will respond with the reason for my decision.</p>
    </section>
    <section id="policy-changes">
        <h2>Changes to This Privacy Policy</h2>
        <p>I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If I make material changes, I will post a notice on the Website. I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.</p>
    </section>
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        <h2>How to Contact Me</h2>
        <p>If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact me:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>By email: <a href="mailto:contact@dlseitz.dev">contact@dlseitz.dev</a></li>
            <li>Or via the contact form on my website: <a href="https://dlseitz.dev/about/#contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dlseitz.dev/about/#contact</a></li>
        </ul>
        <p>I aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 5 business days.</p>
    </section>
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